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The Scentbird breach in June 2020 exposed over 5.8 million user records, including hashed passwords and personal data.

Records exposed
5,814,988 records
Breach date
Breach Jun 22, 2020
Last update
Updated Jul 30, 2020
Source

What data was exposed?

Fields reported as compromised in this breach record.

Dates of birthEmail addressesGendersNamesPassword strengthsPasswords

Why does this breach matter?

In-depth analysis of the breach and its implications.

In June 2020, Scentbird encountered a cybersecurity event resulting in the exposure of personal data belonging to over 5.8 million users. This information, retrieved and disclosed by a third party, contained sensitive details like hashed passwords, email addresses, and other personal identifiers.

Impact Analysis

Understanding the scope and consequences of this breach.

User Impact
Affected users experienced a risk of credential compromise and potential phishing attacks.
Business Impact
The breach impacted Scentbird's customer trust and likely necessitated operational and security overhauls.
Affected Sectors
  • Retail
  • Subscription Services
Geographic Impact
  • Global

What You Should Do

Recommended actions to take in response to this breach.

If You Were Affected

  • •Immediately change your Scentbird account password.
  • •Monitor accounts for unauthorized activities.
  • •Beware of phishing emails targeting compromised information.

Preventive Measures

  • •Employ strong, unique passwords for every service.
  • •Activate two-factor authentication where possible.
  • •Regularly monitor and update your accounts' credentials.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this breach and what it means for you.

Names, email addresses, genders, dates of birth, hashed passwords, and password strength indicators were compromised.